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advice: does a bar of soap under the mattress really help muscle cramps?
there are many people who swear that a bar of soap under their mattress keeps their muscles relaxed at night, but the experts say there's no science behind the theory.
karen hawthorne
advice
nov 28, 2022
a magnesium supplement is an option for relaxing muscles and promoting a more restful sleep. getty

advice: 'baby botox' may be less invasive, but are there risks?
the term “baby botox” describes the technique where botox is distributed in smaller amounts across the forehead and crow’s feet to allow some facial movement and expression, but avoid the “frozen forehead."
karen hawthorne
advice
nov 16, 2022
dermatologist geeta yadav says the trend to start injections younger has benefits. getty

parents puzzled when it comes to expired drugs, survey finds
the presence of expired medicine in the house can create 'an unnecessary health risk for children,' one expert said.
dave yasvinski
children
oct 25, 2022
study found that roughly one-third of parents believed it to be unsafe to give their child expired medication. getty

advice: the risks of charcoal toothpaste
the main use of activated charcoal is treatment for poisoning. is that something you want in your mouth?
karen hawthorne
advice
oct 21, 2022
it may be the trend in oral care, but using charcoal toothpaste can hurt your teeth. getty

advice: vegans should be 'mindful' of how much calcium they are getting
a vegan diet can help protect against cardiovascular disease and cancer, as well as obesity, however it can be difficult to get enough of the nutrients that keep bones healthy.
karen hawthorne
nutrition
oct 07, 2022
plant-based milk has made it simpler for people to get all the necessary calcium. getty

advice: can a cream for hemorrhoids help you tackle the signs of aging?
the drugstore brand preparation h temporarily constricts blood vessels to soothe inflammation and discomfort in the anus and lower rectum. it works similarly for facial wrinkles, but the effect isn't permanent.
karen hawthorne
advice
oct 05, 2022
reality tv star and billionaire entrepreneur kim kardashian uses the hemorrhoid cream, preparation h, to tighten her under-eye wrinkles. getty

asking for a friend: i love mouthwash, but does it really do anything for me?
while swishing some minty blue stuff around in your mouth might feel good, your best bet for fresh breath is regular flossing and brushing.
karen hawthorne
advice
sep 23, 2022
experts say that mouthwash can be helpful — and not just for oral health. getty

#askalyson: my daughter wants a 'tramp stamp'
one strategy is to explain the negative connotation of tattoos on the lower back, but acknowledge that it’s not your body or decision to make.
alyson schafer
advice
sep 19, 2022
starting an open dialogue with your teenager about why they want a tattoo is a good place to start. getty
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advice: does a bar of soap under the mattress really help muscle cramps?
there are many people who swear that a bar of soap under their mattress keeps their muscles relaxed at night, but the experts say there's no science behind the theory.
karen hawthorne
advice
nov 28, 2022
a magnesium supplement is an option for relaxing muscles and promoting a more restful sleep. getty

advice: 'baby botox' may be less invasive, but are there risks?
the term “baby botox” describes the technique where botox is distributed in smaller amounts across the forehead and crow’s feet to allow some facial movement and expression, but avoid the “frozen forehead."
karen hawthorne
advice
nov 16, 2022
dermatologist geeta yadav says the trend to start injections younger has benefits. getty

parents puzzled when it comes to expired drugs, survey finds
the presence of expired medicine in the house can create 'an unnecessary health risk for children,' one expert said.
dave yasvinski
children
oct 25, 2022
study found that roughly one-third of parents believed it to be unsafe to give their child expired medication. getty

advice: the risks of charcoal toothpaste
the main use of activated charcoal is treatment for poisoning. is that something you want in your mouth?
karen hawthorne
advice
oct 21, 2022
it may be the trend in oral care, but using charcoal toothpaste can hurt your teeth. getty
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advice: vegans should be 'mindful' of how much calcium they are getting
a vegan diet can help protect against cardiovascular disease and cancer, as well as obesity, however it can be difficult to get enough of the nutrients that keep bones healthy.
karen hawthorne
nutrition
oct 07, 2022
plant-based milk has made it simpler for people to get all the necessary calcium. getty

advice: can a cream for hemorrhoids help you tackle the signs of aging?
the drugstore brand preparation h temporarily constricts blood vessels to soothe inflammation and discomfort in the anus and lower rectum. it works similarly for facial wrinkles, but the effect isn't permanent.
karen hawthorne
advice
oct 05, 2022
reality tv star and billionaire entrepreneur kim kardashian uses the hemorrhoid cream, preparation h, to tighten her under-eye wrinkles. getty

asking for a friend: i love mouthwash, but does it really do anything for me?
while swishing some minty blue stuff around in your mouth might feel good, your best bet for fresh breath is regular flossing and brushing.
karen hawthorne
advice
sep 23, 2022
experts say that mouthwash can be helpful — and not just for oral health. getty

#askalyson: my daughter wants a 'tramp stamp'
one strategy is to explain the negative connotation of tattoos on the lower back, but acknowledge that it’s not your body or decision to make.
alyson schafer
advice
sep 19, 2022
starting an open dialogue with your teenager about why they want a tattoo is a good place to start. getty
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